Google Earth Plug-in: Rome Synagogue

Rome synagogue very follows the same tradition as Florence synagogue in its décor. It was built 2 blocks away from the place where 5 of Rome synagogues used to be. Now all the Roman Jews come to this synagogue to pray during the holidays and on Sabbath. The synagogue is very large and it has sephardic décor, with walls painted with Moorish patterns from the floor to the ceiling. It also has Art Nouveau features in the rainbow colors of the ceilings, stained glass patterns of the windows and the iron work on the balcony.